Sr. Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Base Pay Range: $103,000.00 – $175,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.  The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/DivisionThe Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. ITs mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes clusters for on-premises and multi-cloud environments

Implement and maintain security standard methodologies for Kubernetes clusters and containers

Collaborate with development and software engineering teams to streamline application deployment and management

Monitor and solve Kubernetes clusters to ensure optimal performance and reliability

Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Kubernetes, containerization, and related technologies

Demonstrate experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployment and management

Architect solutions for container registries, including Docker and Jfrog Artifactory, ensuring efficient management of remote and local repositories

Implement and manage GPU infrastructure within Kubernetes clusters to support high-performance computing and AI/ML tasks

Design and implement advanced networking solutions within Kubernetes, including network policies, ingress/egress configurations, and service discovery

Architect and manage storage solutions for Kubernetes, ensuring data persistence, scalability, and performance

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related IT field

Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters across multi-cloud environments, including on-premises, AWS, and Azure

Minimum of six (6) years of experience m